179 charge nurse jobs found in Madera, CA

Charge Nurse - Pediatric Medical Respiratory Unit - Full Time/Days JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for managing the overall operations of a defined patient care unit during an assigned shift. The incumbent is accountable for monitoring, evaluation, and directing patient care provided by staff, coordinating activities of the patient care unit, making staff assignments and assisting with the development and evaluation of staff members. The incumbent will assist with the recruitment and hiring of staff, evaluating staff competency and evaluating, coaching, and counseling assigned staff in concert with the Manager/Supervisor. This position practices within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's policies. OUr Pediatric Medical Respiratory Unit, also known as Apollo, provides care for infants and children with acute and chronic respiratory diagnoses such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchitis and respiratory syncytial virus....

Charge Nurse - Pediatric Rehab - Full Time/Days JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for managing the overall operations of a defined patient care unit during an assigned shift. The incumbent is accountable for monitoring, evaluation, and directing patient care provided by staff, coordinating activities of the patient care unit, making staff assignments and assisting with the development and evaluation of staff members. The incumbent will assist with the recruitment and hiring of staff, evaluating staff competency and evaluating, coaching, and counseling assigned staff in concert with the Manager/Supervisor. This position practices within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's policies. As the only pediatric rehabilitation program in the region, our expert team offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. Our multi-professional team provides specialized therapies and nursing care to treat conditions ranging from common...

Charge Nurse - PICU - Full Time/Days JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for managing the overall operations of a defined patient care unit during an assigned shift. The incumbent is accountable for monitoring, evaluation, and directing patient care provided by staff, coordinating activities of the patient care unit, making staff assignments and assisting with the development and evaluation of staff members. The incumbent will assist with the recruitment and hiring of staff, evaluating staff competency and evaluating, coaching, and counseling assigned staff in concert with the Manager/Supervisor. This position practices within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's policies. REQUIREMENTS: A) a Bachelor's Degree. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN); C) Life Support Certifications (see specifics below); D) a minimum of 2 years full time or equivalent nursing experience. Pediatric...

Charge Nurse - PICU - Full Time/Nights JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for managing the overall operations of a defined patient care unit during an assigned shift. The incumbent is accountable for monitoring, evaluation, and directing patient care provided by staff, coordinating activities of the patient care unit, making staff assignments and assisting with the development and evaluation of staff members. The incumbent will assist with the recruitment and hiring of staff, evaluating staff competency and evaluating, coaching, and counseling assigned staff in concert with the Manager/Supervisor. This position practices within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's policies. REQUIREMENTS: A) a Bachelor's Degree. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN); C) Life Support Certifications (see specifics below); D) a minimum of 2 years full time or equivalent nursing experience. Pediatric...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Explorer SUMMARY: The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an advanced practice nurse who functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, leader, consultant and researcher. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the CNS monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and outcomes. With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in a nursing specialty, the CNS sphere of influence includes the care of the patient/family, practice of nursing and providing solutions for complex systems and processes. The CNS serves as a role model, patient advocate, charge agent, and leader to enhance patient care. This position practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act and in accordance with Valley Children's policies. Valley Children’s Explorer Unit is a 36-bed, acute care unit with a patient population comprised primarily of surgical patients. The unit...

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Full Time - Day and Night shift available JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's polices. Valley Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is comprised of a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals, who provide excellent family-centered and evidence-based care, promoting the well-being of its critically ill pediatric patients. PICU is a 42-bed Critical Care unit consisting of approximately 140 staff members and 13 intensivist physicians. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California Registered Nurse...

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Full Time/Nights JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's polices. This unit is designed for individuals who are interested in exploring avenues to engage in critical thinking and who can work in a high intensity unit as a member of a successful team of nurses, providers, and support staff, making a difference in children’s lives. The PICU at Valley Children's Hospital is focused on high acuity care, its role in a level 2 trauma center, diverse patient population, and distinguished ECMO program make it an integral and esteemed component of our healthcare community. Approximately 30% of patients are...

Registered Nurse Per Diem - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. Valley Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is comprised of a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals, who provide excellent family-centered and evidence-based care, promoting the well-being of its critically ill pediatric patients. PICU is a 42-bed Critical Care unit consisting of approximately 140 staff members and 13 intensivist physicians. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred;...

Pediatric Clinical Care Specialist - Registered Nurse - Heart Center Clinic JOB SUMMARY: The Patient/Family Clinical Care Specialist functions in the role of expert clinician and patient/family educator. This position is accountable for providing patient care at an expert level, demonstrating leadership skills, serving as a resource and consultant in area of specialty, and educating to improve patient care and outcomes. The position is accountability for planning, development, coordinating, implementing and evaluation of education for patients and families. This position practices within the scope of the Nursing Practice act, and in accordance with Children's policies. REQUIREMENTS: This position requires: A) a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, master's degree preferred, B) current California Registered Nurse licensure (RN); C) a minimum of three (3) years related experience; and E) HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of placement in position. POSITION...

Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Full Time/Days and Nights available SUMMARY: The Neonatal Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. Valley Children’s NICU offers the most comprehensive array of services for critically ill newborns to ensure the best possible quality of life. Valley Children’s main Hospital campus in Madera provides Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) support - the highest level of care available for neonates and infants. Valley Children’s supports a network of NICUs throughout Central California, providing the opportunity for...

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Inpatient Oncology - Full Time/Nights JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems. This is an entry level position responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's policies. Craycroft is a 36-bed, acute care unit, caring for patients with potentially immuno-compromised conditions. This includes hematology, oncology, nephrology, rheumatology, and endocrinology patients. REQUIREMENTS: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN); C) Life Support Certifications (see specifics below); D) one...

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Inpatient Oncology - Full Time/Nights JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's polices. Craycroft is a 36-bed, acute care unit, caring for patients with potentially immuno-compromised conditions. This includes hematology, oncology, nephrology, rheumatology, and endocrinology patients. REQUIREMENTS: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN); C) Life Support Certifications (see specifics below); D) One year of experience is preferred but new grads welcome to apply. Pediatrics and/or oncology experience a plus. Bilingual skills...

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Rehab - Part Time/Nights SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. As the only pediatric rehabilitation program in the region, our expert team offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. Our multi-professional team provides specialized therapies and nursing care to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex in patients from birth to young adult. Our 20-bed unit is accredited as an Inpatient Rehabilitation Pediatric Specialty Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)...

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Rehab - Part Time/Days SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. As the only pediatric rehabilitation program in the region, our expert team offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. Our multi-professional team provides specialized therapies and nursing care to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex in patients from birth to young adult. Our 20-bed unit is accredited as an Inpatient Rehabilitation Pediatric Specialty Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)...

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Rehab - Full Time/Nights SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. As the only pediatric rehabilitation program in the region, our expert team offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. Our multi-professional team provides specialized therapies and nursing care to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex in patients from birth to young adult. Our 20-bed unit is accredited as an Inpatient Rehabilitation Pediatric Specialty Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)...

Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Post Surgical Unit - Full Time/Nights JOB SUMMARY: Starship Explorer is a 36-bed, acute care unit with a patient population comprised primarily of surgical patients. The surgical services includes, but is not limited to cardiac, trauma, neurosurgery, ENT and orthopedic patients. Explorer's patients are both inpatient and observation patients. Explorer has central monitoring capabilities and 4 rooms with negative pressure capabilities. Explorer utilizes Valley Children's Healthcare L.E.G.A.C.Y. Nursing Care Delivery Model which embraces a philosophy of professional practice that supports an environment of excellence in patient care. The six elements: Leadership, Excellence, Growth, Accountability and Authority, Collaboration, and Your Professional Practice, combine to create the framework for care delivery, including autonomous practice and role accountability for the RN, the RN as the Coordinator and Provider of care. This position...

Registered Nurse - Pediatric General Medical Unit - Full Time/Nights JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care and is responsible for coordination of the patient’s plan of care though assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's polices. Discovery is a 35-bed, acute care medical unit. General duty nursing care is provided to the acutely ill pediatric patient on Discovery. Primary population served include GI patients, Infectious Diseases, Metabolic Diagnosis, and acute viral illnesses. Patient Care Services are provided utilizing the LEGACY care delivery model of care. The RN delivers and coordinates care in a collaborative manner with unlicensed staff, as well as staff from other disciplines....

Perioperative Coordinator Registered Nurse - Pediatric Recovery Room JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for serving as a consultant in the care of peri-operative patients. The incumbent provides patient, family, and staff education; leadership in identifying and reviewing nursing clinical practice and procedures, equipment and processes that will enhance clinical operations and patient care outcomes. Serves as a patient and family advocate. REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited nursing program required, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred Active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN) Minimum 3 years full time or equivalent current pediatric clinical experience required Bilingual skills desirable BLS HeartCode required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 12 months of hire or transfer into position Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 12 months of hire or...

LVN - Emergency SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing proficient direct and indirect nursing care of patients/families assigned under the direction and supervision of a physician and/or Registered Nurse. LVN practice is performed within the scope of LVN licensure and in accordance with Valley Children's policies. The Emergency Department at Valley Children’s provides emergency pediatric and trauma care to infants, children, and adolescents (up to 21 years of age). We operate a 39-bed Level II Pediatric Trauma Center that sees about 120,000 patient visits annually. More than two-thirds of the Hospital’s patients are admitted through the Emergency Department. We have access to all of the Hospital’s pediatric subspecialties and their associated physicians. The Department is staffed by board-certified pediatric emergency physicians. In addition to their years of experience in providing pediatric emergency care, our emergency specialists have undergone a...

Registered Nurse Per Diem - Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's policies. REQUIREMENTS: A) A graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred B) An active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN) C) A minimum of 1 year experience preferred D) HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer into position E) Bilingual skills desirable POSITION DETAILS: Per Diem Position, must be available for a minimum of 2 shifts per pay period. Must also be available to attend a week-long orientation during first week of hire. Clinic open Mon-Fri and closed on weekends and...

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Ambulatory Treatment Center- Part Time SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital polices. The Ambulatory Treatment Center provides hospital setting medical treatment for children needing various infusions. Infusion therapy is administered to infants, children and adolescents in the Ambulatory Treatment Center (ATC) at Valley Children’s. The ATC is staffed by a team of nurses who infuse blood products, medications and fluids, monitor for medication side effects and coordinate care. The Ambulatory Treatment Center sees nearly 2,000 patients annually. JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position requires: A) a...

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Surgery Clinic - Part Time SUMMARY: This position is open to a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The Advanced Practice Practitioner functions in the roles of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, patient advocate, care coordinator and researcher within the Pediatric Surgery Specialty. Primary responsibilities: Rounding on inpatients. List of inpatients is usually between 40-60 patients divided among the team of 6 APPs and 1-2 surgical resident Discharging patients ER, NICU, PICU, and floor consults Minor procedures including but not limited to; gastrostomy tube changes, chest tube removal, peritoneal drain removals, wound care, cecostomy tube changes Outpatient clinic- post-op follow-ups and same day urgent appointments. On average 5-10 patients both in person and phone follow-ups Option as your time/interest allows to assist in operating room Pediatric Surgery/Trauma Call...

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Recovery Room - Per Diem SUMMARY: The Pediatric Registered Nurse in the Recovery Room is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. REQUIREMENTS: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN); C) Minimum 6 months of experience and mastery of RN I performance standards and accompanying competencies, D) Life Support Certifications (see specifics below), Bilingual skills desirable. Life Support Certifications Required: 1) Heart Code Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days; 2) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 12 months and 3) Advanced...

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Endocrinology - Full Time/Days SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner is accountable for a "defined" patient population. Functions in the roles of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, patient advocate, care coordinator and researcher within a specialized area of practice. Possesses and exhibits a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in the provision of health care directly to the patient, family or community, or indirectly through guidance of care by other professional personnel. Provision of patient care is conducted and performed utilizing the medical model within the scope of licensure and in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and in accordance with Valley Children’s policies. Upon acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to providing patient care, candidate must submit Scope of Practice and all information for credentialing, to the Medical Staff office, Hospital Interdisciplinary Professional Practice Council....